Boating

Whether you are a Jet-Ski jockey, plan to pilot a 65-ft. yacht, or want to operate any other recreational motorized vessel (or a sailboat over 19.5 ft. powered by sail alone) in our state waters, you need a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation.

At NVCC, we offer two convenient ways for you to get your certificate.

Our courses fulfill the requirements for the Connecticut Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft Certificate. Successful completion will allow the student to obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, which enable them to operate recreational vessels up to 65 feet in length including Jet Skis. Course fee doesn't not include the one-time lifetime license fee. Prior to taking a boating class, each student must obtain a conservation number. See instruction under important information tab. Students should bring a pen or pencil to class.

Important Information

NEW Prior to taking a boating class each student must create an account online and obtain a conservation number. Start here. Read, scroll to bottom of page and click the START button. Create an account, print the page that includes your Conservation ID number and bring it to class. Once your score is entered into the DEEP system, you will use your account to purchase and print the certificate after class.